My latest....Bud

QED Systems Opportunities, San Diego, CA, Shipboard Marine
Machinist and Shipboard Marine Electrician
QED Systems, Inc. (San Diego, CA)  is currently seeking qualified
applicants for Shipboard Marine Machinist and Shipboard Marine
Electrician with technical experience supporting the alteration,
maintenance, or repair of systems and equipment on U.S. Navy, MSC,
Coast Guard and/or Army ships and craft.

Prior active-duty service in technical ratings is a plus but not
required.

Applicants for all positions must be a U.S. Citizen and be eligible
for a government security clearance. Drug testing and background
checks are required prior to hiring.

QED has a competitive compensation and benefits package that really
adds up.

Send resume to: Q.E.D. SYSTEMS INC.1330 30th Street, Suite D, San
Diego, CA 92154

POC:  Rob Freeburn, rfreeburn@qedsysinc.com

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

SAIC Opportunity, San Diego, CA, Ballistic Missile Defense
Operations Analyst - TACTRAGRUPAC

The SAIC Defense and Maritime Solutions Business Unit is presently
seeking a qualified Analyst to provide support to the United States
Fleet Forces (USFF) Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise (BMDEX)
training program. The qualified candidate will provide direct
assistance to Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific
(CSFTP)/Tactical Training Group, Pacific (TTGP) for the development,
implementation, execution and assessment of the training program and
requirements to support BMDEX.

Responsibilities include:
•        Support development and growth in Service, Coalition and
Joint BMD training environments. Remain updated on evolving defensive
systems and threats to ensure introduction into training
systems/capability. Involves comprehensive knowledge of this field
and the ability to complete difficult and complex assignments.
•        Liaison closely with Navy; agency, joint, and coalition
counterparts on BMD related issues and development of training system
requirements.
•        Support the effort to provide shipboard and warfare
commander mission critical watch teams with progressive, advanced and
challenging BMD distributed training scenarios that stress tactics,
techniques and procedures (TTP's), which will facilitate rehearsal
and refinement of procedures. This effort will include:
•        Member of a team of distributed training professionals in
planning, coordinating, execution and assessment of BMD exercises in
the Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environment, to include
assimilation of BMDEX into the Fleet Synthetic Training (FST)
program.

Required Education/Skills:

•        Bachelor's degree and 10+ years related experience required
or Master's degree and 5+ years in related field.
•        Satisfactorily completed the Center for Surface Combat
Systems CO/XO/DH AEGIS Weapon System Course.
•        Possess a minimum SECRET security clearance with the ability
to upgrade to TOP SECRET.
•        Qualified candidates should have a minimum of one (1) year
association, subject matter expertise with BMD requirements,
specializing in Maritime force capabilities, to include:
•        Possess a current and thorough understanding of BMD
doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) in all missions;
homeland defense/long range surveillance and tracking (LRS&T),
theater/regional active defense, and sea-based terminal defense.
•        Qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and Tactical Action
Officer on an AEGIS platform with an in depth understanding of the
AEGIS Weapon System capabilities and employment.
•        Significant experience with Fleet Synthetic Training (FST)
utilizing the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) to conduct
scenario development and integration of LVC simulations into a
realistic scenario.

POC: Tom Spierto, (619) 553-4796, thomas.r.spierto@saic.com

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hope you're having a great week so far. I just wanted to drop you a
quick note to let you know about our next West Coast Military Hiring
Conference. It's going to be in Irvine, CA on 19-20 Aug.  The job
market remains pretty tough but we are starting to see some positive
trends and it looks like we will have some good opportunities
available for transitioning personnel at this event. Again, if you
know of folks with good technical, leadership, or logistics
experience who would want to interview with companies that are
looking for talented individuals for key positions they are trying to
fill, just have them get in touch with me at 800-282-0360 ext 140 or
at JLutkenhouse@LucasGroup.com and I will get them set up. If you
have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a shout.

SF,

John Lutkenhouse

Executive Senior Partner

jlutkenhouse@lucasgroup.com

sandiegomilitary@lucasgroup.com
Lucas Group
In Partnership With The Wall Street Journal
5935 Cornerstone Ct. W, Suite #130
San Diego, CA 92121
P:  858-457-2005 ext. 140
P:  800-282-0360 ext. 140
F:  858-558-0704

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

OPERATION HOMEFRONT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Opportunity, San Diego, CA, Vice President - Fund Raising and Development
Hiring Salary Range:  $60,000 - $65,000 (commensurate with knowledge, skills, and abilities) + bonus potential.
DESCRIPTION:

Operation Homefront Southern California (OHSC) is a not-for-profit 501 3 (c) organization, with the mission of providing emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.  One of 23 chapters of the national organization, Operation Homefront, the Southern California Chapter Headquarters is located in San Diego, California.  The chapter serves military communities and families in California from Fresno south to the U.S. - Mexico border, which includes  19 military installations and approximately 146,000 active duty service members and their dependents.     
Reporting to the President, OHSC, the Vice President, Fund Raising and Development (VP FR&D) serves as the primary fund raising and development officer for the Chapter, and as a core member of the Chapter's leadership Team.   The VP FR&D will have responsibility for the design and implementation of comprehensive fundraising initiatives to benefit the Chapter.  This individual will be responsible for directly raising $200,000 in unrestricted funds per fiscal year, separate and distinct from other fund raising and revenue goals within the organization.  The VP FR&D will work closely with the President and the Chapter Fund Raising and Development Team to determine fundraising priorities and to manage assigned staff and resources to maximize fundraising success. 
•        The VP FR&D will be the immediate supervisor for the Director of Development and Grants and the Director of Development & Community Outreach-Orange County.
•        The VP FR&D will be expected to effectively administer and supervise a satellite office, located in Orange County, including directing the assigned staff, recommending the allocation of and monitoring budget resources, maintaining and updating all data relating to the office's financial achievements, campaign tracking, prospect management, and proposal development.
•        The VP FR&D  will be expected to understand and act upon the priorities of OHSC, as defined by the Chapter President, and provide leadership and oversight for all fundraising programs for all of OHSC (individual, corporate, and foundation), including but not limited to identifying programs and donors for funding opportunities, strategizing and facilitating opportunities for principal and major gift fundraising, and creating environments and procedures that will enhance communication with current and potential donors.
•        The VP FR&D will serve as the initial point of contact for interface with the National Headquarters for fund raising and development matters.  
•        The VP FR&D will create a customer centered fund raising and development operation that is responsive to staff as well as to donors, prospects, and development colleagues.  This will include designing and implementing an aggressive donor stewardship and recognition program.  The VP FR&D will participate in authoring and implementing a strategic communications and media plan for the Chapter.
•        The VP FR&D will prepare and provide written and oral presentations for potential donors and organizations.
•        The VP FR&D will collaborate with other members of the Chapter Team: Director, Administration and Human Resources; Director of Operations; Director of Development and Grants;  Director of Development & Community Outreach-Orange County; and Director of Family Services. 
•        Minimum of three-to-five years (required) to seven plus years (preferred) experience as a successful full time, paid fund raising and development professional. 
•        Demonstrated success at raising funds by developing and implementing strategic solicitation fund raising plans that incorporate a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences, and strategies in-line with organizational goals and closing major gifts ($100,000+) from individuals, corporations, and foundations, local, regional, and/or  national.  Required
•        Demonstrated experience raising funds from annual solicitations, including direct mail, telemarketing, and ePhilanthropy efforts, and proven track record in meeting goals.   Required
•        Demonstrated success in raising funds for a non-profit for a Capital Campaign.  Required
•        Demonstrated success raising funds from special events, including planning and managing the special events.  Required
•        Proven record of writing proposals for a significant project/gift ($100,000+) directed to individuals, foundations, and corporations.  Proven record of writing proposals for a significant project/gift directed to individuals.   Required
•        Demonstrated success of directly bringing in a minimum of $100,000 annually to their respective organization(s).  Required
•        Demonstrated experience in developing relationships, such as Business Development, Donor Development, and Volunteer and/or Committee Recruitment.  Required
•        Demonstrated successful grant writing.  Required
•        Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and Board members in fund raising/development environment, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, teamwork, professionalism, and discretion.   Required
•        Demonstrated ability to develop and implement persuasive cultivation ideas and techniques and provide critical analysis, using sound judgment with realistic expectations for prospects and donors.   Required
•        Demonstrated experience in training, motivating, supervising, and evaluating employees.   Required
•        Demonstrated strong organizational, management, and leadership abilities to organize and direct volunteers.  Required
•        Demonstrated success in direct cultivation-individual, corporate, or foundation.  Required
•        Demonstrated success with comprehensive campaigns; planned giving; and event planning.  Required.
•        Demonstrated success in communicating one-on-one with senior decision makers (for example: corporate, foundation, government, military).  Required
•        Demonstrated skill in the technique of donor prospect research with the ability to extract the pertinent/critical information from various documents and resources.   Required
•        Demonstrated expertise to utilize on-line databases and their software to create, retrieve, and compile up-to-the-minute documents and historical information for reports.   Required
•        Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues.  Required
•        Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions, problem-solve and serve as an effective team member.  Ability to handle competing priorities in a complex development environment.   Required
•        Strong, unwavering commitment to supporting our service members, their families, and wounded warriors.   Required
•        Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.   Required
•        Strong written and oral communication skills that demonstrate correct grammar usage, syntax, and format, with the ability to make oral presentations and/or interpret various related programs to constituents.   Required
•        Knowledge of public relations practices to provide direction to special programs for outreach to prospective and continuing donors.   Preferred
•        Demonstrated experience in marketing, promotion, public speaking and/or Public Relations.  Preferred.
EDUCATION
•        Bachelor degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Required
•        Masters degree in relevant field (health and human services, non-profit management, or public policy).  Preferred
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
•        Professional certification (Certified Fund Raising Executive).  Preferred
•        Verifiable in depth understanding of and/or experience in the military.  Required 
•        Personal experience as service member with Honorable discharge or immediate family member of service member.  Preferred
OTHER
Applicants with disabilities requiring special attention and/or interview arrangements may call 858-695-6810.
Applications will be accepted from 6 August through 27 August, 2010.
To apply for this position, applicants are requested to:
•         Prepare a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position and submit it together with a current resume.
•         The cover letter and resume should be:
o        Mailed to:
PO BOX 26747
San Diego, CA 92196
o        Emailed to:
 
POC:  Jay Anderson, 858-695-6810, 619-846-6338 (Cell), Jay.Anderson@OperationHomefront.net